PHX Reporter

In a series of tweets, Senator Ruben Gallego addressed economic and diplomatic matters, highlighting distinct issues as well as expressing gratitude for recent recognitions. The tweets offer insights into his stances on current economic policies and his commitment to international relationships.

On April 8, 2025, Senator Gallego criticized former President Trump's trade policies, saying they would lead to increased costs on essentials. Gallego commented "Trump's trade war will make everything from groceries to diapers more expensive. All so billionaires can get another tax break."

The following day, on April 9, 2025, he acknowledged a diplomatic engagement. He tweeted his thanks to Ambassador Daniel García-Peña and mentioned a fellow honoree, Bernie Moreno. Gallego expressed pride in his Colombian heritage, writing "Gracias Ambassador Daniel García-Peña and @ColombiaEmbUSA for honoring @berniemoreno and me last night. I’m proud to be one of the first Colombian Americans elected to the Senate and I’m committed to maintaining the great relationship between our two countries."

In a separate tweet on April 9, 2025, Senator Gallego advocated for Arizona's industrial growth through advanced manufacturing. Criticizing past trade measures, he stated "We’re unleashing Arizona’s era of high-tech manufacturing dominance through legislation like the CHIPS Act. Not whatever this nonsense is with Trump’s trade war."